4:18 PM,
Jan. 2, 2014

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The Indianapolis Colts were given an additional 24 hours by the NFL to sell their remaining playoff tickets and avoid a television blackout for Saturday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Colts have about 3,000 tickets remaining and must sell them by 4:30 p.m. Friday.

NFL rules require teams to sell out games at least 72 hours prior to kickoff to ensure that the game can be shown on local television (defined as markets within 75 miles). This is the second time the NFL has extended the deadline. The Colts host the Chiefs at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. ...